Job Description

The Department of Geology and Geophysics at the University of Wyoming invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Structural Geology or Tectonics, beginning in the Fall semester of 2026. We seek a dynamic and innovative scientist who will develop an internationally recognized, externally funded research program and contribute to excellence in teaching and mentoring at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

We welcome applicants from all areas of structural geology and tectonics, including active tectonics and earthquake processes; plate boundary interactions; lithosphere-asthenosphere interactions; geochronology and thermochronology; interactions between tectonic and surface processes; and data integration and machine learning. We are particularly interested in candidates whose research complements and expands upon existing departmental strengths and addresses cutting-edge questions about the structure and dynamics of Earth's crust.

ESSENTIAL DUITES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and maintain a robust, externally funded research program.
• Teach the department's undergraduate course in Structural Geology and Tectonics, including field experiences, as well as undergraduate and graduate courses in the candidate's research area.
• Supervise and mentor undergraduate, MS, and PhD students as well as post-doctoral fellows in research and career development.
• Collaborate in research and service roles with departmental faculty members, other researchers at UW, and both national and international partners.

WORK LOCATION:

On-campus: This position provides vital support to the campus community, and the successful candidate must be available to work on campus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A PhD in Geology, Geophysics, Earth Sciences, or a closely related field at the time of appointment.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Potential for high-quality research and publication in peer-reviewed journals in the structural geology and tectonics literature.
• Potential to secure external research funding.
• Potential for excellence in teaching and student mentoring and ability to contribute to department's teaching needs.
• Potential for synergistic collaboration on teaching, research, and service within and beyond the department.

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

Application materials must include: (a) cover letter, (b) curriculum vitae, (c) research statement, (d) teaching and mentoring statement, and (e) names and contact information for three references. Preference will be given to early career scientists.

Review of applications will begin on January 5, 2026 , and the position will remain open until filled. Employment is expected to begin in August 2026. For additional information, please contact the chair of the search committee, Prof. Cliff Riebe ( criebe@uwyo.edu ).

Complete applications received by 1/5/2026 will receive full consideration. This position will remain open until filled.

HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at +1-307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu .

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:

The Department of Geology and Geophysics offers BS, MS, and PhD degrees and has a long record of excellence in research and teaching. The department maintains extensive field, computational, and laboratory facilities , including the Materials Characterization Laboratory and the Wyoming High Precision Isotope Laboratory . Active research groups include Economic Geology; Petrology, Geochemistry, and Isotope Geology; and Geophysics and Seismology. The department maintains strong connections with other units across the University of Wyoming , including the School of Energy Resources , the School of Computing , and the Wyoming Geological Survey .

ABOUT LARAMIE:

The University of Wyoming is in Laramie, a charming town of 30,000 residents in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The State of Wyoming continues to invest in its only four-year university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research, and outreach with state-of-the-art facilities and strong community ties. We invite you to learn more about Laramie, by visiting the About Laramie website .

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers outstanding recreational opportunities and is close to Colorado's Front Range and the Denver area. Laramie's beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit

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